comments in PDF - Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club

1. What do these phrases mean in the context cited in the text and quantitatively
2. Is the uncertainly great or small
3. What is the probability, risk, potential, and likelihood of these events happening
If the information that these questions ask cannot be obtained then Section 1502.22 of
CEQ NEPA implementing regulations must be implemented. The public and decisionmakers
need to know this information so they can review, comment on, and understand
the proposal.
9) The Socioeconomic Environment, Pages 224-225
a. Negligible – “would be detectable only through indirect means”; “would result in no
discernible effect”
b. Minor – “would be detectable but localized in geographic extent or size of
population”; “would not be expected to alter”
c. Moderate – “would be readily detectable”; “across a broad geographic area”; “could
have an appreciable effect”
d. Major – “would be readily apparent”; “affect a substantial segment of the population”;
“likely have a noticeable influence”; “temporary in nature”
1. What do these phrases mean in the context cited in the text and quantitatively
2. Is the uncertainly great or small
3. What is the probability, risk, potential, and likelihood of these events happening
If the information that these questions ask cannot be obtained then Section 1502.22 of
CEQ NEPA implementing regulations must be implemented. The public and decisionmakers
need to know this information so they can review, comment on, and understand
the proposal.
10) Park Operations, Facilities, and Equipment, Pages 225-226
a. Negligible – “below detectable levels”; “would not have an appreciable effect”;
b. Minor – “would not have an appreciable effect”
c. Moderate – “would be readily apparent”; “would result in a substantial change”;
“manner noticeable to staff and the public”
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